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Alumni Spotlight: How mentorship and experiential learning shaped a path to public defense

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Lydia Lavrova (25JD) credits Iowa Law’s Federal Criminal Defense Clinic and faculty mentorship with preparing her for a career in public defense.
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HELI announces spring 2026 events series

Monday, February 2, 2026
The series emphasizes how environmental law operates in real-world contexts shaped by science, industry, government, and community decision-making.
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Iowa Law faculty share fall 2025 achievements

Friday, December 19, 2025
Work includes appointments, awards, books, publications, and presentations from full-time and visiting faculty.
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Boyd Law Building winter break hours

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Boyd Law Building will alter its hours during winter break.
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Iowa Law’s top ten stories in 2025

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Student Spotlight: Sidney Aloisi discovers her passion for food and regulatory law through experiential learning

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Empowered by an externship and a network of mentors and mentees, Aloisi will graduate ready to pursue a career in food and drug regulation.
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Student Spotlight: Jared Presley’s commitment to building strong relationships is opening doors

Thursday, December 4, 2025
From Arkansas to Iowa, how this 2L student has found community and connection at Iowa Law.
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Iowa Law named a top 3 “best return on investment” law school

Thursday, December 4, 2025
The ABA Journal recently published the list following an analysis by LawCrossing.
Learning from the bench

Learning from the bench: Three Iowa Law graduates reflect on their clerkships

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Three Iowa Law graduates share what they learned during their clerkship experience.
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Iowa Law awarded highest ranking for human rights law for fifth consecutive year

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Law received the highest possible rating (A+) for human rights law by National Jurist’s preLaw magazine and ranks among the top 12 law schools in the country for its program. The magazine assesses schools on their curricular breadth, including concentrations, clinics, centers, and journals.
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Iowa Law School Foundation welcomes new board members

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The foundation is made up of University of Iowa College of Law alumni, students, faculty, and the dean who all work to advance the mission of Iowa Law.